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Book Signing with Joe Jack Wallace Today At BarLouie

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 Meet and Greet and Book Signing with Joe Jack Wallace Today Starting Today At  11:00 am to Noon at Bar Louie, 7700 Eagle Crest Blvd, Evansville, IN 47715

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The City-County Observer is pleased to announce that today is the “Meet And Greet And Book Signing” with Joe Jack Wallace who has just published his first book “Living Outside the Box”.  This book had its origins in Evansville’s Innovation Pointe.  Mr. Wallace was the past editor of the City_County Observer just before the move to the greater Palms Spring, California area.

“Living Outside the Box” debuted on Amazon in mid-April and was named #1 New Edition in three categories including Green Business and Intergovernmental Policy.

Mr. Wallace will discuss the inspiration that launched the book and explains the content of the book from its opening chapters about dispelling myths with science, through the habits that poise people to be highly impactful and how vision followed by execution lead to establishing a state of the art technology center in Greater Palm Springs California.

He currently serves as the CEO and Chief Innovation Officer of the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership.

Wallace graduated from Stanford University and the University of Evansville with Masters and Bachelor Degrees in Mechanical Engineering.  He also holds certifications in Cybersecurity and The Internet of Things from Harvard and MIT.  He is a sought after speaker on topics from entrepreneurship to politics and will be available to autograph books during this event.

The event Chairman Steve Hammer said, “this event excessed all expectations and we are excited that Mr. Wallace’s followers and fans are showing up and paying tribute to one or our own.”

“LEFT JAB AND RIGHT JAB”

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“LEFT JAB AND RIGHT JAB”

“Right Jab And Left Jab” was created because we have two commenters that post on a daily basis either in our “IS IT TRUE” or “Readers Forum” columns concerning National or International issues.
Joe Biden and Ronald Reagan’s comments are mostly about issues of national interest.  The majority of our “IS IT TRUE” columns are about local or state issues, so we have decided to give Mr. Biden and Mr. Reagan exclusive access to our newly created “LEFT JAB and RIGHT JAB”  column. They now have this post to exclusively discuss national or world issues that they feel passionate about.
We shall be posting the “LEFT JAB” AND “RIGHT JAB” several times a week.  Oh, “Left Jab” is a liberal view and the “Right Jab is representative of the more conservative views. Also, any reader who would like to react to the written comments of the two gentlemen is free to do so.

U of E Women’s Basketball To Host Two Summer Camps

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Helping engage the community, the University of Evansville women’s basketball team will host a pair of summer camps this summer inside Carson Center on campus.
The Aces’ Elite Camp will be held on June 30th from 12-4 p.m. and costs $40 if registered by May 31st and $50 after that date. Evansville will hold its Aces’ Day Camp on July 1-3 from 8 a.m. to Noon for children from first to eighth grade. Cost of registration for the day camp is $60 on or before June 17 and $80 after the date.

Ivy Tech Community College to host Express Enrollment May 21

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The Ivy Tech Community College Evansville, Tell City and Princeton locations will host an Express Enrollment Day on Tuesday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. During this event, prospective students can visit for an in-person enrollment experience.

With Ivy Tech staff onsite, students will have the opportunity to register for classes, discuss financial aid options and meet with academic advisors. Students will also have the opportunity to learn more about assessment options. For students without school transcripts or test scores to provide, the ACCUPLACER assessment can assist them in determining the classes that align with their needs.

Ivy Tech is dedicated to helping students adjust to college life, move through programs efficiently and expand their careers. The first part of that commitment involves helping students know their way around. During Express Enrollment Day, students can complete the FYIvy online orientation and schedule in-person orientation sessions, including campus tours.

Express Enrollment Day is free. However, students are encouraged to RSVP, ensuring that each location can effectively serve its community. For more details, including a list of participating Ivy Tech locations, visit IvyTech.edu/EEDay.

 

FOOD INSPECTION REPORT FOR VANDERBURGH COUNTY

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Food Report April 29 – May 5

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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 Evansville, IN – Below are the felony cases to be filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office today.

Lareek Timmons: Armed robbery (Level 3 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Leaving the scene of an accident (Class B misdemeanor), Reckless driving (Class B misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Anthony S. Raider: Operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator (Level 6 Felony)

Jason M. Lowe: Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony)

Larry Edward Marcum: Dealing in a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony)

Isaiaha Lamor Johnson: Unlawful possession of syringe (Level 6 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor), Possession of paraphernalia (Class C misdemeanor)

Brent James Hargrove: Battery by means of a deadly weapon (Level 5 Felony), Battery resulting in serious bodily injury (Level 5 Felony), Interference with the reporting of a crime (Class A misdemeanor)

Jaromy Trey Tyring: Domestic battery resulting in bodily injury (Level 5 Felony), Resisting law enforcement (Class A misdemeanor)

Jamie Daniel Ford Jr.: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a controlled substance (Class A misdemeanor)

Dylan Wade Morris: Operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.08 or more (Level 6 Felony)

THE ARMADILLOS COMETH

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THE ARMADILLOS COMETH

by Gavel Gamut By Jim Redwine

Last week Peg and I drove down I-44 from the eastern edge of Missouri to the eastern edge of Oklahoma. We observed the remains of a few deer, several opossums, one or two raccoons and over one hundred dead armadillos on the roadside. The normal final position of an armadillo was on its scaled back with its clawed paws stuck straight up. Occasionally a beer can would be nestled among the claws. Frequently the carcasses were totally flat. This phenomenon occurred so often it became obvious people went out of their way to squash the critters. Such a violent reaction to the mere existence of the armadillos becomes understandable if one should have to deal with the creatures on a daily basis.

Gentle Reader, you probably grew up as I did encountering an armadillo only when you wandered through northern Mexico or, perhaps, southern Arizona, New Mexico, Texas or California. I recall being amused by the resemblance to something akin to a roly-poly dinosaur. And the sightings were so rare I was excited to come across one of the adorable little oddities of nature.

It was not until the beginning of the 21st century that I began to notice the evermore prevalent incursions of armadillos as they have migrated north, east and west. Peg, who was born in New York and reared in Indiana by way of Massachusetts, used to be amazed at the “little armored ones” as named by Spanish speaking peoples in South America. In fact, as we arrived last week to our cabin in North-East Oklahoma we almost ran over an armadillo waddling along the lane to our door. 

“Oh, Jim, look, we have our very own armadillo!” I kept my thoughts to myself but they involved a shotgun.

The day after we arrived Peg was all excited to go to Lowe’s and purchase about $300.00 worth of plants such as herbs, vegetables, and flowers. She worked all of the one-day plantings, watering and protecting them from rabbits and deer with special fencing. Actually, Peg instructed me in this regard. Regardless, when we checked on the plants the next day everyone had been clawed up by a “cute” armadillo looking for grubs, ants, and worms.

Peg’s response was about like one might expect when asking Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi how much she planned to contribute to President Donald Trump’s 2020 re-election campaign. As this article will appear in several family-oriented newspapers I shall not quote Peg’s actual words other than the part where she asked, “Where’s your shotgun?”

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New Australian Budgie Walkabout Takes Flight with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Evansville’s Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden

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Evansville’s Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden launches its new animal habitat, the Budgie Walkabout, with a ribbon cutting ceremony, Friday, May 17, 2019, at 10:00AM, CDT. The event takes place at the Zoo, which is located at 1545 Mesker Park Drive, Evansville, Indiana. The ceremony is held in partnership with the City of Evansville’s Mayor Lloyd Winnecke; Evansville Zoological Society; presenting donor, Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau; and Southwest Indiana Chamber. The Budgie Walkabout, an outdoor walk-through aviary, is home to nearly 300 brightly colored Australian birds. Entry into the aviary is free with regular Zoo admission, and guests may purchase feed sticks (2 tokens per feed stick) to enhance their experience.

The Budgie Walkabout is the final project from the Zoo’s first set of capital developments, which include the Engelbrecht Carousel and Koch Family Event Lodge. The Evansville Zoological Society has launched its second round of fund development for the Zoo’s next endeavor, Penguins of Patagonia.

Established in 1928, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden (AZA-accredited) is situated on 45-scenic acres of rolling hills and home to hundreds of animals from around the globe. Thousands of exotic and regional botanic species adorn hillsides and animal habitats throughout the Zoo. The Zoo, which hosts over 186,000 visitors annually, ranks as the number one family attraction in Evansville, Indiana, and is known as Indiana’s first zoo.

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden is open 365 days a year from 9:00AM – 5:00PM, with last entry at 4:00PM.  Standard adult admission is $9.50, and $8.50 for children ages three-12.  Children two and under are free. Admission is free for Zoo members.

Zoo’s Mission

Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden’s mission is to foster the preservation of the Earth’s diverse species and living systems through an active role in education and conservation in our regional and professional community. We will forge connections between people and the natural world by providing quality experiences that promote understanding and celebrate the rich tapestry of life.

Evansville Zoological Society’s Mission

The mission of the Evansville Zoological Society is to support Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden through leadership, education, fund development, and volunteer services for the benefit of the people, plants and animals it serves.

 

University of Evansville Announces Sale of Campus Radio Station

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After an almost two-year review, the University of Evansville has announced the sale of its radio broadcast frequency 91.5 to WAY-FM.

“This decision did not come lightly,” said vice president for enrollment and marketing, Shane Davidson. “Ultimately, this was a strategic decision with the long-term interest of our students as our most important consideration. We evaluate expansion and constriction of programs annually to meet the marketplace of tomorrow.”

UE students will continue to have access to an array of broadcast outlets, such as ESPN3 and the Old National Bank radio network, which provide the full spectrum of experience in preparation for today’s multimedia environment. Additionally, WUEV’s audio production facilities will be integrated into the multimedia resources that UE currently has for students to develop skills to prepare them for the current digital media environment. These resources include the Mel Peterson Video Production Lab in the newly renovated Hyde Hall which was dedicated last week.

“The state-of-the art video production lab is complete with green screen technology and post-production editing capabilities that students will begin utilizing this fall,” Davidson said.

The decision to sell the station will save the University an estimated $1 million over the course of ten years in addition to capital expense improvements. UE will retain the assets that will be impactful for its communications curriculum. Davidson said the University looks forward to investing these savings into strategic initiatives to further enhance the student experience.

WUEV first went on the air as WEVC in 1950 when UE was known as Evansville College. Today, the station features diverse programming centered around jazz music.

“We appreciate the years of service and loyalty that so many have invested in WUEV,” said Davidson. “The traditional radio business has seen a transformation over the last decade and easily accessible apps and streaming services have changed the game. Thus, we are utilizing our resources to prepare students for the current and future media environment.”

Patrick Communications represented the University in the sale and it will take at least three months for the Federal Communications Commission to complete the approval process.

WUEV will remain operational on 91.5 during the transition period. When transition is complete, WAY-FM will seamlessly take over the 91.5 frequency. The WUEV call letters will remain with the University of Evansville.

WAY-FM is a national, nonprofit radio broadcasting network. The network currently serves the Evansville area under the 91.9 frequency and will expand upon its local service with the acquisition of 91.5.

Gov. Holcomb Hosts IHSAA Basketball Champions

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INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb joined the Indiana High School Athletic Association at the Governor’s Residence on Friday to host the 2019 boys and girls championship basketball teams.

The teams were invited to have lunch and shoot baskets on the Governor’s Court.

The schools in attendance included Michigan City-based Marquette Catholic, Kokomo-based Northwestern, Carmel, Hamilton Southeastern, Fort Wayne-based Blackhawk Christian, Converse-based Oak Hill, and Sellersburg-based Silver Creek.

Photos of each team with the governor can be found here.

Gov. Holcomb takes a picture with the boys 4A basketball champions Carmel High School.

 

The governor speaks to the boys and girls championship teams on the Governor’s Court.

Players were invited to shoot baskets during the event.

 

The governor joined the student-athletes to thank sailors from the USS Indianapolis for their service.

 

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